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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P520
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P530 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was launched 2 years after the S8200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the P530 scores versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon S8200

		

		

			
 P530 S8200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon P530

		

		

			
 S8200 P530 
Screen resolution961k921kCrisper screen (+40k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Nikon S8200

		

		

			
 P530 S8200 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P530 versus Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P530 and the S8200.
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and S8200 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and S8200.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the age  of the cameras into account. The newer P530 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
40
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition (494g)
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than others (213 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P530 Sports photography information
Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
48
 incredible zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (240 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
41
 excellent zoom range (25-350mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P530 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
52
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1000mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (240 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (494g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
 lighter than others (213 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (350mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon P530 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
45
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
45
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
27
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (494g)
34
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (213 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $329